Got the $70 suitcase I've been lusting after for $15.

I've been lusting after the new, ultralightweight luggage because I hate to pay baggage fees on airlines. The less pounds my bag weighs, the more pounds of clothes I can pack. I can lift this suitcase with my pinkie finger. Never thought I'd find one "not new" because they are so new to the market. But I found this at TJ Maxx. It was obviously a return (the bags are guaranteed for several years). It has a small rip in the fabric (look closely about midway up the left edge). It was obviously used (so I left it in my hot car for three days in case of bedbugs...I am a safety nutcase). The logo has been removed (big deal). Pretty sure I can repair the tear satisfactorily. Thrilled to get a "not new" bargain at TJ Maxx.

The world's lightest suitcases are worth their weight in baggage fees

If I weren't retired, I'd be going someplace warm next week. Sigh. If I were going, I'd allow myself to buy a new suitcase. I saw suitcases at TJ Maxx a couple months ago with tags that claimed "the lightest suitcase available" and "guaranteed for 15 yrs." The "guaranteed" tag was definitely needed as, being so lightweight, the bags felt flimsy. The bags were pricey, but definitely worth investing in if you fly much. These days, the airlines are careful about baggage weight and charge a fortune for extra bags. A light suitcase could pay for itself in one trip. The bags are gone from my store now. They have luggage that claims "featherlight" or some such thing, but it is pounds heavier than the other stuff. If I see one of the other ones again, I just might need to buy it. Even if it isn't "not new" and I don't have any immediate plans to travel. Being able to take an extra 5 lbs. of clothes can make all the difference if you are staying someplace where there is no handy laundry facility.